Crocodile House Manor Gardens | Thorner | | LS14 3EQ CROCODILE HOUSE

Fine & Country take great pleasure in offering to the market Crocodile House, an impressive and substantial detached family residence boasting beautifully presented accommodation coupled with fantastic equestrian facilities, approximately 4.5 acres of land, a ménage, stables and paddocks.

Enviably tucked away in the highly regarded village of Thorner enjoying a rural and peaceful setting this stunning six bedroom family home features the finest example of contemporary living and has been finished to a high standard throughout spanning just shy of 4500sqft laid out over two floors.

STEP INSIDE

As you enter the property you are greeted by a double fronted entrance door which opens into a marvellous reception hall, providing access to all the principal ground floor rooms including a guest WC and cloaks room. The discerning purchaser is first lead into a sensational open plan living/dining kitchen featuring a fabulous central island unit, a wealth of high quality fitted storage units and appliances, whilst providing open access to a wonderful family snug area having a central feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove, double aspect windows and doors enjoying views across the private grounds. Leading off from the kitchen is a sizeable utility/boot room having continued fitted storage units with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Progressing further into the property, a formal dining room has striking floor to ceiling windows and is a perfect space for those who like to entertain guests. Double doors lead through into an impressive drawing room being light and airy having dual aspect windows and doors allowing for plenty of natural light to flood the room with a central feature fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove.

The property offers further living accommodation in the form of a delightful conservatory overlooking the rear gardens, an inner hallway leading to a fully functional office and library area, ideal for working from home and a fantastic heated swimming pool complete with jacuzzi.

The first-floor accommodation is accessed from the reception hall via a grand central staircase leading to a galleried landing and in turn provides access to all the first-floor bedrooms and bathrooms. The master suite has windows to both front and rear elevations overlooking the grounds and is further enhanced by the inclusion of an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in dressing room. Five further double bedrooms offer generous proportions with four being serviced by their own en-suite bathrooms. The recently fitted family bathroom is appointed to a high standard and comprises a three-piece white suite with a stand-alone bath, a walk-in shower cubicle and attractive tiled flooring.

A unique feature of this property is the option to separate the first floor living space and create a fully self-contained annexe complete with its own, separate entrance. Three double bedrooms all have en-suite facilities with a good size lounge and a wonderful, fitted dining kitchen. **The current owners generate an additional income from this living space with short term holiday lets – further information is available upon request**

STEP OUTSIDE

The grounds of Crocodile House extend to approximately 4.5 acres and are approached via electronically operated gates that give access to an extensive gravelled driveway providing generous off-street parking in front of a triple garage with power and lighting installed.

The gardens of this home lay predominately to the rear and have been carefully planned and landscaped with many mature plants, trees and hedges, ensuring a wonderful sense of privacy. An extensive patio area, accessed directly from the living dining kitchen, enjoys a sunny aspect throughout the day and provides an ideal space for al fresco dining.

Equestrian Facilities: The property provides excellent equestrian facilities with four paddocks and a floodlit all weather menage. The stable block incorporates two stables, a barn, feed store and tack room.

There is an additional entrance, Kensington Avenue, with direct access to the second barn, large hardstanding horsebox parking area, stables and paddocks.

Crocodile House is situated in the highly regarded village of Thorner which remains one of the more sought-after villages in the north Leeds area being within 8 miles of , Leeds General Hospital and St James Hospital, Leeds Bradford Airport and the Grammar School. The village is blessed with delightful surrounding countryside with an array of bridle paths. The village itself with its notable wide main street offers a good range of amenities including two public houses, restaurant and village shop, as well as bowling green, cricket ground, tennis club, village hall, church and junior school. The area is considered ideal for the commuter as easy access can be gained onto the A64, Leeds and to the A1 linking with the M1 and the region’s motorways.

Registered in and Wales. Company Reg No. 03787696. Registered Office 1 Manning Stainton Limited, Leigh House, 28-32 St Pauls Street, Leeds, West LS1 2JT copyright © 2020 Fine & Country Ltd. Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 27.11.2020

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